Driver / Messenger at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 10 Certificate / Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) qualification or related equivalent qualification and a valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the city in which the function will be performed.
• Job related skills: Organising, Good communication (written and verbal), Interpersonal relations and Basic literacy. A reliable and creative individual who is prepared to work under pressure and as part of a team. 

DUTIES :

• Drive light and medium vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail, documents, office equipment). Collect, distribute and control movement of documents.
• Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely. Perform daily pre and post trip vehicle inspection to ensure that the vehicle is always in the best condition.
• Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled.
• Maintain accurate and up to date schedule trip sheets i.e. log official trips, daily mileage. Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the Departmental / Branch or any other component within the Departmental-related external parties.
• Ensure proper and secure control over movement of documents. Assist in registry functions. File incoming correspondence and help trace the file. Copy and fax documents.